Job title: Commercial Insurance Account Handler
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Company Overview:
Optis Insurances Limited is a leading Irish insurance intermediary and now part of a wider insurance group which has ambitious plans to expand further in Ireland, the UK and across Europe. In support of this growth, Optis is currently recruiting for a number of permanent full-time positions to work in our fast paced Account Handling team. Full training will be provided and the candidate will be supported with Continuous Professional Development.
The Role:
This role offers a competitive salary and benefits package with excellent opportunities for growth and development. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing an existing book of commercial insurance business for a portfolio of retail brokers, ensuring excellent service, in collaboration with your Account Executive.
The role is based at our Trim office and is available on a full-time permanent basis.
Key Responsibilities:
- Close co-operation with Account Executives, Underwriters and approved vendors to deliver a best-in-class client experience.
- Processing new business placements, mid-term adjustments and renewals for a book of commercial insurance policies.
- Liaising and negotiating with internal and external Underwriters to secure best placement terms.
- Preparation of relevant policy documentation, ensuring accurate and timely provision to clients.
- Building relationships with brokers to deliver excellent service, providing advice in relation to the scope of cover and policy terms and conditions as appropriate.
- Achieving and exceeding individual QA and compliance targets.
- Accurate entry of policy and financial data into internal software platforms.
- Ensuring compliance with group and regulatory requirements and protocols.
Essential Criteria:
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent prioritization skills, with ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.
- IT proficiency, particularly in Microsoft Office, with ability to learn new software platforms quickly.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Professional and confident email and telephone manner.
- Self-motivated, hard-working individual with ability to work under own initiative and as part of a team.
- Ability to work under pressure with flexibility where required in support of team objectives and projects.
- Ambitious individual who is energetic in their approach to their work.
Desirable Criteria:
- APA/CIP qualification held or working towards.
- Previous experience in insurance or financial services industry a distinct advantage.
- Knowledge of the London Market placement process.
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Private medical insurance
- 26 days annual leave
- Professional qualifications sponsorship
- Insurance Institute membership
- On-site parking
Salary:
- DOE (Depending on Experience)
Job Type: The role is based at our Trim office and is available on a full-time permanent basis.
Schedule: Monday to Friday
Supplemental Pay Types: Performance Bonus
Work Location: On-site
Expected Start Date: Immediate
Further information
Collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. We believe that working together as one team produces better outcomes for our customers, their clients and our employees. We offer a very competitive package and excellent career opportunities.
Optis is an equal opportunities employer, committed to hiring a diverse and inclusive workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, gender, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law. Your application will be treated in the strictest confidence.